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Rhonda Wright is equipped and authorized to see clients with substance use issues and family/friends of those involved with substance use.

As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I support individuals with the disease of addiction to help them find a new way of life. This journey involves a changing behaviors, recognizing and learning how to deal with unhealthy emotions and irrational beliefs, and learning how to use mindfulness as a skill. I like to let people know that putting down the substance is easy, it is keeping it down where the work comes in because using drugs and alcohol is an outward expression of what is going on internally.

All relationships are grounded on a foundation that two or more people either choose to build upon or destroy. As individuals grow to know each other they decide to invest in the relationship. With this investment, there will be conflicts and disagreements. This is a very crucial area of the relationship because the decision needs to be made whether or not a withdrawal should be made or if the relationship is valuable enough to continue the investment. As the relationship grows the investment grows and the foundation becomes stronger. No matter the storms that may come what has been built may be destroyed but the foundation will remain where rebuilding and repair can begin.  The way I view therapy is from a solution-focused approach and with this approach I meet people where they are and help them repair and rebuild those areas that have been hit by strong storms.

My goal is to help you find your strengths and develop your identity as an individual, as a couple, and as a family. We are always changing and growing in stages and through these stages, those in our lives are affected by the change. I believe that when a person can change the way they treat themselves they will change the way they treat others.

Rhonda is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in Texas (#15662) with a passion for helping individuals and couples overcome addiction and achieve mental wellness. Her robust educational background includes a Master of Arts in Theology, which provides a strong foundation in understanding the spiritual aspects of addiction and recovery; a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling with Addiction Cognate, which focuses on the therapeutic skills and knowledge necessary to address addiction within a broader human services context; and the near completion of a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, which deepens her understanding of mental health conditions that often co-occur with addiction.

Rhonda is proficient in theoretical orientations such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Social Learning Theory. The approach she uses most is to help clients is a client-centered orientation, meeting the individual and couple at their point of need and concerns. She believes the client-therapist relationship is an alliance where they meet to collaborate on helping the client gain wellness and wholeness. She is a minister trained to provide pastoral counseling if needed as well as a published author of “Knowing Jesus in the Broken places-Wounds Healed by His Scars” and a daily devotional journal “A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey.” This combination of degrees allows her to offer a holistic approach to treatment, addressing her clients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Dr. Paul Stanford, Founder & CEO, says:

Rhonda has a powerful spirit and presence that lets you know you are cared for and heard. She will work with you and meet you where you’re at.

I help people and their relationships transition from stuck to unstuck, from barely surviving to thriving. I believe our relationships and connection with others are the greatest joys in life. Other people can also be a source of immense pain and suffering. I want to partner with you to create realistic goals that change your life and your relationships for the better. Let’s put together a plan that’s crafted just for you. You don’t have to feel stuck anymore.

My goal is to connect with my clients wherever they are in life, in an affirming and person-centered posture. My clients would describe me as always making an effort for them to feel heard and equally empowered in the room. My approach as a therapist includes a basis of being trauma and attachment informed, which means we have all been hurt, especially as children. This can impact our lives today in the form of underlying thoughts, behaviors (CBT), and body effects (Somatics). I utilize evidence-based methods from credible sources such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for individuals, along with the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and families.

Ray Myers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Texas (#204523) under the supervision of Dr. Carolyn Maurer, LMFT-S (#812). He earned his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Amberton University. His background includes being a proud USMC veteran with decades of leadership experience working in the private sector, as well as is love of being a dad. He has experience working in private practice with adults, couples, families, teens, children, and neurodivergent individuals. Some of his specialties include issues relating to anxiety, depression, coping, parenting, conflict and more. He is also a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, which is one of the most widely used and validated premarital/marital curriculae.

Dr. Jennifer Fast, Clinicial Director, says:

In the time Ray has been with SCC, he has made a big impact. He is diligent about making sure he understands the client’s goals and the issues that impede them from being the best version of themselves.

I believe the opportunity to hold someone’s story gently, compassionately, and without judgment is an honor. Life can be far too difficult to process alone; I am here to walk with you through various seasons of life. Witnessing a client step into freedom and peace is a real joy for me! I approach the therapeutic relationship as a partnership. Through this partnership, I want to help you successfully reach your individual and relational goals!

I pursued the counseling profession as I realized how impactful therapy was in my own life. After experiencing significant grief from the loss of my mom, I wanted to support others on similar journeys.

Trinity is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (TX #93029) supervised by Dr. Cassie Reid (TX #64247). She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Texas Woman’s University and completed her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at The King’s University in Southlake, Texas. Trinity is a Christian and is happy to integrate faith and spirituality into sessions. She has experience working with people of various spiritual backgrounds. The modalities of therapy that Trinity incorporates are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. She also has experience working with clients who are going through grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, spiritual abuse, racial identity, familial relationships, peer relationships, and romantic relationships.

Dr. Jennifer Fast, Clinical Director, says:

I am most impressed by Trinity’s warm and approachable style to therapy. She is committed to making sure that those who sit with her are getting the best possible care.

She had studied the universe all her life, but had overlooked its clearest message: For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love. – Carl Sagan

This quote may be a little dramatic, but to me it’s a friendly reminder about two of the greatest tools we have for helping ourselves: perspective and curiosity. It’s also a reminder of the important role of relationships in our development, happiness, and success. Maybe you feel stuck with a personal problem, a relationship problem, or a different type of problem entirely. As a marriage and family therapist, I am trained to view these issues from a systemic perspective, considering your wants and goals without forgetting the importance of the context in which you live. I work within this systemic view to help individuals, couples, and families seeking to improve their relationships, set and meet goals, and overcome tough obstacles.

My style of therapy is solution-focused and person-centered. This means that while I ask a million questions, none of them have wrong answers. It means I’m not concerned about the “right” or “wrong” solution, but the solution that works for you. It means that I believe you are capable of overcoming your problems, even if you haven’t yet, and even if you’re not sure you can. Perhaps most important of all, it means that the guiding principles for the goals we set will be your own values and beliefs, whatever those may be. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment where you can feel comfortable and empowered to make change.

Jason is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (#204963) in Texas, under the supervision of Dr. Lauren Titsworth (#202924). He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington, and earned his Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Wesleyan University. He has experience working with diverse individuals, families, and couples facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, intimate partner violence, and relationship issues. He also has experience providing ABA therapy for adolescents on the Autism spectrum with a variety of needs. Jason works for Denton County MHMR as an MST Therapist, providing assistance and therapy to families whose child is at risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system.

Dr. Paul Stanford, Founder & CEO, says:

Although I’m a bit biased being a marriage and family therapist myself, Jason’s passion for the MFT field gives him fantastic perspective as a clinician. He is a pleasure to work with and dedicated to his craft.

I want you to get excited about who you are, what you are, what you have, and what can still be for you. I want to inspire you to see that you can go far beyond where you are right now.

– Virginia Satir

I specialize in treating couples, families, children, and adolescents. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, emphasizing self-awareness and tailored to individual needs. Although I have an abundance of clinical experience, I believe what makes me most effective is that I never stop learning. I am always trying to better hone my clinical abilities and stay current with the clinical literature.

I help couples untangle their miscommunications and conflicts to regain the underlying love, attraction, and respect in their relationships. I value each person’s self-knowledge and believe in an empathetic approach that recognizes our respective awarenesses to work towards specific goals. I foster warm, supportive and nonjudgmental environments, where I aim to identify strengths and enhance communication to create lasting change.

Jenni Jennings, M.Ed. LPC-S, is a licensed professional counselor supervisor (#10663) in Texas and distinguished mental health professional. She received her Master’s Degree from Texas Woman’s and completed specialized training at the Family Study Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Gestalt Center in New Orleans.

In 1993, she founded the school-based Youth and Family Mental Health Centers for the Dallas Independent School District, which would expand to ten locations and earn her state and national awards, including recognition from the White House.

Jennings is an esteemed presenter on child and adolescent mental health, family therapy, spirituality, trauma, and family support policies on both the national and international stage. With over 30 years and hundreds of clinical hours of experience as a professional counselor, she is deeply committed to guiding positive transformations in the lives of her clients. She specializes in child, adolescent, and family therapy and also has a love for couples therapy. She is a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) assessment facilitator, a widely renown premarital program. She feels particularly comfortable with the most difficult of issues that face individuals, couples, and families.

Dr. Paul Stanford, Founder & CEO, says:

With over 30 years experience as a clinician, Jenni has seen it all. She is passionate about her work and her clients, leaving no stone unturned to help find solutions.

I view every client as a special individual who also exists in a variety of relationships. Relationships are at the core of who we are as human beings, and each relationship helps define us as a unique individual. The people we surround ourselves with (whether voluntarily or as causes of an environment), as well as our experiences, are vital factors that make us who we are today. I believe therapy is a place where we get to understand the various parts of ourselves, where we can fully understand and integrate that awareness. Relationships can be difficult to navigate, but, with genuine curiosity and thoughtfully facilitated conversations, they can be thoroughly enjoyed in a healthy and meaningful way.

I strive to help clients figure out who they are individually, while also discovering who they are in the relationships they value, in a warm and culturally sensitive place. I value collaboration and an open-mindedness that helps individuals and couples grow into the best versions of themselves. Therapy and the act of sharing one’s personal life can be very intimidating; however, I would like to honor that courage and help clients build a stronger relationship with themselves and others. My approach to therapy is systemic and Adlerian-based, which means that I see most of life’s conflicts as conclusions we make about ourselves, others, and the world we live in. I believe these conflicts may originate from our familial structure, the role(s) we play in the family system, and how we function in society. By viewing our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through the lens of family relations and life experiences, I believe building up strengths and encouraging a sense of significance and belongingness helps cultivate meaning and context in life.

Victoria Dang is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Texas (#95646), supervised by Rachel Innerarity, LPC-S (#74216). She has her Master’s in Counseling/Family and Marriage Therapy from Southern Methodist University. She attended the University of Texas at Arlington and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an Emphasis Minor in Neuroscience. She works with a broad range of clients, specializing in multicultural communities, helping bi-cultural individuals navigate their lives in healthy ways, and is hoping to get certified in AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) and guide individuals and couples to a sex-positive lifestyle. Victoria also speaks Vietnamese conversationally.

Dr. Jennifer Fast, Clinical Director, says:

Victoria started at SCC as an intern and did such a wonderful job, we asked her to permanently join our team. She easily connects with clients and cares deeply about helping others to achieve personal growth on their terms.

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